Suns forward Rasheer Fleming has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Trail Blazers with a sprained left ankle. He was listed day-to-day a day earlier.
What happened
The Suns ruled Rasheer Fleming out at 3:32 PM ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The injury report lists a left ankle issue. He had been listed as day-to-day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the same ankle injury. The report's comment reads: "Fleming is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a sprained left ankle." The report lists an expected return date of Nov. 5. The Suns have not announced anything beyond that date. Fleming is a 22-year-old forward.
What it means for the Suns
Phoenix hosts Portland on Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET. The Suns are 1-4, 12th in the standings, and have lost three straight. Fleming has played two games this season and averaged 7.4 minutes, 0.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.0 assists. His role has been small. The Suns are 0-2 with him and 1-2 without him. Without him, the minutes have gone to Devin Booker (34.7), Miles Bridges (33.1), Dillon Brooks (29.6), Jalen Green (28.4) and Collin Gillespie (26.1). Khaman Maluach (20.1), Oso Ighodaro (20.0) and Jordan Goodwin (18.7) fill out the rotation. Goodwin is day-to-day with a left calf issue. Mark Williams is out with a left shoulder injury.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Fleming's status changes after Wednesday's game. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 5, but the Suns have not said which game that means or confirmed he will play. Goodwin's calf is also worth tracking, because he is part of the rotation covering Fleming's absence. Williams remains out. Phoenix is looking for its first win in four games after Portland.
Is Rasheer Fleming playing vs the Trail Blazers?
No. The Suns ruled Fleming out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers because of a sprained left ankle.
When will Rasheer Fleming be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Nov. 5. The Suns have not announced which game that would be or confirmed a timeline beyond the report.